Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1861, Page 2

‘THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY..........++-- +2. Jamuary 21,1861. Spirit of the Morning Fress. The Intelligencer, commenting upon the “ irre- Pressible conflict,” says : This doctrine is gaining acceptance at the South simultanecusly with its repudiayjoa by the * representative men” of the North, and cites es an example an extract from an address delivered before the Florida Convention by Hon. L. W. Spratt, of South Carolina. The Intelligencer disavows “any faith In {ts tenability, now that the abandoned offspring of the North "4 bas adopted by the patronsof disunion in the SouM,” and argues that the two social systems of the North and South do not infringe each other, but both find a common defense in the Constitu- : tion of our country. The Constitwtion endeavors to coax the border States into seceding. The Republican argues that If the independence of a Southern Confederacy should be recognized, $ the border slave States that remain in the Union will not only be stronger and mere influential, but a stronger attachment will take the place of ‘ old Sealousies. A Nationat Covenant Proposep.—Below we print a communication from a considerate corres- pondent which embraces points of much interest, with ons That will fall upon the popular ear with the force to which the good sense they j embody justly entitle them : Tax Uritirr or « Nationat Covenant.—lt has been suggested by the writer through various channels, that perhaps the slavery question might be settle by aconvention of the people, convened by Congress, whose conclusions should be em- bodied ina Nationat Covenant signed by all the deputies, in pursuance of authority from all the State conventions. The utility of embodying their conclusions in a covenant, will appear, first, from the soLEMNITY , of such an act. It is certainly desirable that the = results of the deliberations of such an assemblage should be embodied in an impressive and solemn form. Th's will give strength to the determing- tion of every citizen to adhere faithfully and for- ever to those conclusions. This will inspire con- fidence inthe breasts of all, that the settlement will be faithfully adhered to, and will be final. The deliberate and explicit engagements of both parties—the North and the South—can be depend- ed upon. Secondly. A covenant can embrace a greater range of toptcs than mere legislation. Legislation cannot cover such subjects as the policy of acquir- ing Cuba, or the disposition of territory hereafter to be acquired ; whereas a covenant could natu . rally and advantageously embrace topics like these. A covenant might even advert to a few topics that are already, (though notas explicitly as some desire) disposed of by the Constitution. Thirdly. In casea National Covenant should comprehend a stipulation that Congress should directly protect slavery in a part of the Territo- ries, (a feature which we should approve,) it might be necessary that a further stipulation should be added that slavery should never be protected in the remaining portion of the Terri- tories. This might be necessary for the protection of the rights of the North in the portion assigned by the Convention to her. It is possible indeed (though we should not recommend !t) that by means of a National Cove- nant a compromise of the mere territorial question may be effected without legislation by Congress. The Covenant mfght contain stipulations like these : ‘In all the territory south of such a lati- tade, (as the Convention may agree,) slavery shall not be interfered with by Congress, but shall be Protected as property by all departments of the territorial government during its continuance; while in all the territory north of that latitude slavery shall not be protected as property by Con- , gress, or by any department of the territorial gov- ernment, during its continuance.”” Thus all ab- ‘tract questions in regard to the relation of the Constitution to slavery in the Territories, would . be avoided. Thus the subject would also be withdrawn from Congress. in the southern por- tion slavery might be protected by territorial legislation, which the Supreme Court might sus- tain; and in the northern portion it would be probibited, not by law, but by the Covenant of ' } | var ~ Er om wlll lise’ ve what . the A.B. J. Ne javen, Jan. 16, 1861. —<—$—$—$—<—$—$_._. = Live AssvRance at THE Sourx In Tuxsx “4 Trmzs.—We print below a letter from the secre- tary of one of the most substantial life assurance companies In the United States in reply to an in- quiry on the part of an insured citizen of Wasb- ington whether the troubles of the times may not ¥ vitiate bis policy of life insurance. The citizen in question is an anti-secessionist and over the military service age: Orvics oy THE —— Lire InavRance Co., _ 16, 1861. aed Dear Sir > Your favor of ti Utb inst. is before ; me. Most certainly the Life Insurance —— have never thought of and never wili PF repudiate their policies of insurance or any other contracts, and | cannot think any life company would do so. Is it not fire insurance 4 companies to which you have seer allusions? Their policies terminate every year, 2 1 they are at liberty to insure in or not. ? Life insurance contracts are continuous, and so long as the assured fulfill their conditions, we are * bound to stand by our agreements, and shall do " so. The only conditions of our — bearing any way upon the present “deplorable sectional troubles,” and whieh are not nae to affect you, those ma! vo! our icy in case you Tall, without peeviews, consent, ler ete ce military or naval service whatsoever, (the mili- tary not in active service excepted;””) or in case tue assured ‘‘shall die in violation of, or attezapt to violate, the lnw of the United States, or of any State, county, or place.”” The first can oniy mean voluntary entering into a service, which would involve an expo- b sure of life to which our rates are inadequate, : which would make void the policy. This you are not likely to do. In regard to the second, it is plain, and means just what it savs; but should such a state of things arise—which is Seay paths —ve that you or any of our assured Low semen by the laws uader which they live, mean: constitutioaal law. to stand in the breach and defend the laws from violation, I cannot think justice or equity, by which this ‘company intend to be governed, would release us from our obligation. bd While we do not intend te insure against viola- - tion of law, we do not intend to withhold a man ; from bis God-given rights of defense from viclence, or !f the law requires it, a ‘lotic defense of his te country and the Union. ing cor views will accord with yours, and that contingencies re- = to may wots forced upon our country, am very reapectfully yours, , Secretary. +f Bips vor rux Five Mittion Texasuny Loan Of the bids for the five million loan issued at the Treasury Department on Saturday, the fol- owing were from this city:—J. Dennis, jr, 82,000, at 9% percent.; John H. Stean $5,000, at 10 per cent; and W.C. Bestor $60,000, at 104 percent The rates ranged from 8X per cent. to 20 per cent. Most of the bids were from New * ‘York; and the diminished rates of interest com- : pared with these of the previous loan is a cheering evidence of a restoration of the public credit, and increasing confidence in the stability of the Gov- ernment. Several bids were from Chicago, and 5 some from Boston. There was but one bid at 20 percent. This was by Elias Kennedy, of Phila- deiphia, and was for $10,000. John Flanders and ‘Taylor Brothers were the only bidders at 15 per cent. We give a brief schedule of rates and bids for the amount, but our limited space wili not admit of publishing the names of the parties The bids were at the following rates: 77,000 CONGRESSIONAL, patra lh Sanatz.—The Senate on Saturday had under consideration the House bill for the admission of Kansas, when our opt closed. racted wer jer for Monday (to-day) at half past 12 o’cloc! The Senate then adjourned. Hovsx —After our reporter left— The House took under consideration the reports from the various standing committees; and after the passage of a few private bills, the House ad- journed. Items Telegrephed from Washington. Wasutxetox, Jan. 20.—Letters received here from distinguished sources in Georgia say that j although that State considers !t to be her duty to secede, she is willing to re-unite with the other ‘States on satisfactory puatantees as to ber politi- cal and social safety. She takes the secession t this time, the writers remark, in obedi ‘what she her vit»! interest. be Two ni ago Fort Pickens, Florida, was in imminent’ emt but — — adi h, humerous secessionists 1; Cone, SF bend. Jans thither to thelr Soa urging them by all means to avoid a with the Federal troops. There seems to be no danger therefore of an immediate conflict In that uarter. iy The Alabama members of Congress will await instructions from their State, while those from Georgia will remain here until they receive an of- ficial copy of the Ordinance of Secession adopted by the Convention of that State. Active Measures are in to have the course of Virginia ley ommissioners to Washington on the 4! Februa: sig opener ern by ‘similar movements in all the Staves, jspatches have been sent to Harrisburg, Albany, Columbus, and other capitels where the Legislatures are tu session, urging the prom™® appointment of good and able men to confer with the Virginia Com- missioners Ex-President Tyler is expected in Washington in a day or twe to urge, on behalf of Virginia, the Government to all acts or measures likely to lead to hostilities with the Southern States, Meanwhile Judge Robinson, of Richmond, will oceed to South Carolina and Florida on a simi- jar errand, as in those States there are points—Fort Sumter and Fort Pickens—where collisions are more likely immediately to occur than elsewhere in the South. With the exception of probable action of Louisi- ana this week, the Secession movement will be retarded as to other States. ——-+—— Monpay, January 21. Sznate.--Mr. Hunter, of Va, asked leave to resign the chairmanship of the Committee on Finance; and, on motion, he was excusrd Mr. Polk, of Mo., presented a memorial com- ‘ising fifteen quires of signatures, and wrapped fh an American fisg coming from St. Louis, and asking the adoption of the Crittenden amend- ments to the Constitution. Mr. Slidell moved to take up his resolution de- claring that the reasons given by the President for neglecting to inform the Senate of the appoint- ment of Joseph Holt as Secretary of War untila considerable period after sald 7 caper was mace are not satisfactory to the Senate, and that said action was in derogation of the privileges of the Senate. Objection beg corm Mr. Slidell said he would call it u: morrow. Mr. Yulee, of Fla., announced that in conse- uence of official intelligence of the secession of the State of Florida, his colleague and himself felt that they were no longer members of the Senate. He read a valedictory address citing the reasons which had induced the action of Florida in seceding from the Union for ber own safety. Mr. Mallory, of Fla., followed, in a statementof the causes which led to the withdrawal of the State and her Senators. Florida did not secede from the Union made by our fathers, but from = — usurped—from danger and wrong and {nsult. 4 Mr. Clay, of Ala., announced, on behalf of him- self and Mr. Fitzpatrick, the secession of Alabama from the Union, and the withdrawal of her Sena- tors. Mr. Fitzpatrick followed, expressing his con- currence in all his colleague had said. Mr. Davis, of Miss., announced the secession of Mississippi from the Union, and in a short speech bade farewell to the Senate; after which the Sen- ators from Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, formally withdrew As our reporter left the Senate Chamber, the Senators of both parties were shaking hands with the resigning Senators and bidding them farewell. Hovsz.—The Speaker presented to the House the resignation of the following members of the Alabama delegatiion: Hons. James A. Stallworth, James L. Pugh, David Clapton, 8. Houston, and Jabez L. M. Curry. Mr. Leseioy asked leave to present a memorial from certain Methodist clergymen in the State of Ilinois, and nf®ved that it be laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Burnett objected to its reception. Mr. Lovejoy said that the memorial was couched in respectful fer me e, and asked protection of the Government, as they bad been persecuted and one of their number hanged for his religious opinions Mr. Burnett said that if clergymen would at- tend to their own business and let legislation alone, it would be better for themselves and the country. He would withdraw his objection so far as fA ing the memorial on the table was con- cerned, but he Would not consent to its being printed. The memorial was accordingly laid on the ible. Personal. +**+Hon. James Williams, of Kansas, Brown's. +++: The Rev. Dr. Francis Waters has resigned the office of principal of Washington College, in the vicinity of Chestertown, Md. «+++ President Marsh, of the Pacific University, Oregon, bes obtained the requisite funds in aid of ‘that Institution, during his present visit to Northern cities. +++: Harriet Martineau has written a paper for the Atlantic Monthly, giving a detailed account of Lady Byron, with whom for man: Sma she was on terms of most intimate friendship ss++ Mr. Cowan, the newly elected United States Senator from’ Pennsylvania, in place of Mr. Bigler, is of humble origin. By much reading and intense study he so disciplined a naturally acute mind that he rose to a leadin, ition as a lawyer. He was an old Clay Whig, isa tariff ma: nd a decided, though not extreme Repub- lican. He is 45 years of age, and an effective speaker. +++» Lola Montez died in New York city on Thursday last, and was buried on Saturday. The Herald of yesterday says: ‘“‘About two months ago she, then being ill, came to this city, and, by invitation, took up her abode with Mrs Sockusen, the wife of the celebrated florist, who knew Lola in Scotland, they being in their younger days school companions. Lola gradually grew worse, although the best of medical skill was employed and everything supplied ber calculated to allev!- ate her sufferings. About two weeks ago she began to sink, and, being aware of the fact, her whole time was occupied in devotional exercises. But inthis roapect anieniee to the period we allude to, she exhibited a market changd on her previous life. Her whole desire seemed bent toward en- gaging in religious conversation with everybody with whom she came in contact, and in them she exhibited a Led 2 knowledge on theological sub- jects. During tbe last week of her life for and was ettended by the Rev Dr Ha Calvary Church, aud was aleo attended by § bers of the congregation of the church, and to them, while engaged in religious conversation, she exhibited a therough repentance for her past erratic life. On Thursday, the day she died. Dr Hawks was at her bedside, and when asked by the clergyman if she still thought she bad foun forgiveness with her Savior, nut being able to k she nodded assent. She was then asked if e thought sbe had found full forgiveness for her past life, and she promptly signified the affirma- tive. After her ith the kind friends who at- tended her in her sickness spared no pains to make the funeral as respectzble as possible, aud. indeed, we may say it was all that an event of this pecu- liar nature could be. The fuaeral took piace yes- terday. The Episcopal funeral services was at Mrs. Buchanan’s bouse, and the funeral cortege, which was quite large and attended by some of our most respectable citizens and their families, proceeded to Greenwood, where the body was interred.” U7 Accor to the Brooklyn Star, the Thir- teeuth iment New York State militia has been ordered into the service ofthe Union. The Thir- teenth is an artillery regiment. commanded by Col. Albert Smith, of Williamsburg. It {sto gar- rison Fort Hamilton, the United States troops at that point having been ordered Sonth at tal Mr. Morse, of Maine, offered a resolution order- ing the printing of 3,000 extra copies of Report of the Exective Department relative to the African slave trade; referred to the Committee on Print- in; fir. Burnett called for the regular order of bus- iness, and after the reference of a few private bills, Resolutions were being received from the sever: al States when our report closed. ———___~«+e- Tue Hotss, as well as the Senate, was densely packed to-day. Mr. Corwin, as we left the Cham- ber, was addressing the House upon the report of the Committee of Thirty-three. ————— 7 The Charleston Mercury suggests that “Dixie” should be adopted as the national air of the Southern Confederacy. OU" From French & Richstein we have a hand- some new toy game, the tour of the Prince of ‘Wales on this continent. 7 The Charleston correspondent of the Balti- more American gives the following description of the fortifications on Morris Island : Of the fortifications of the Island, it is truth to say nature has done more than man. All along the beach nature has raised one of the best redoubts in those self same sand bills. it is proof against bombs and indestructible by fire and red hot shot With strong arms and stout hearts behind them— with well arme@,well discip lined,anda suffici -nt number of troops, South Carotiua migtt dery the world to obtain forcible entrance {nto the harbor of her commercial metropolis As itis however, the position is insignificant What is called ‘Fort Morris” is notbing more than an intrenchment behind a sand bill. It ar- mament, though embracing some heavy guns, mainly of small ordinance, very ineff-c- Larexst Cusaxn Suoar Crop.—The largest sugar crop ever made in the Island of Cuba ‘s said to have been made last year on the Isabel estate, Guantanamo. On 275 acres of land was made 671 tons, or nearly a million and a belf Pounds—average of2 1-3 tons to the acre. distance. The work of fortifving and ath ae ctete vat eee Intrenching all the available points, however, | tigi Ady cat pet ae ee ana Mens Chrie— oes bravely on. Atintervalsalang the coast new | £4" uniesnre oe ast 7 o'clock BU. A. TWISS, Rec. S*o F.—GRAND ENCANP WENT — © regular semi-annual on of the Grand Exeamrment of District of Colum! held at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Sevanth DAY EVENING next, 221 inst., at jai9 St” H BOWEN, G. JOURNEYMEN CIGAR MAKERS. lemme vee journ makers of Washing —The journeymen cigar d to meet at n and Geo-getown are 10 quent Lebne’s -teuben House on MUNDAY EVENING, at 23< o’e'ock. as pusi of importance for the a st half; leries are seer thrown up. The Light House . G is greatly strengthened and rendered impregnable to anything else than the heavy guns of a man-nf- war. One of the batteries constructed recently 1s directed under the guns of Sumter—twelve hun- dred yards off. Batsam or Witp Curery.—In our columns this week appears an advertisement of Wistai Balsam of Wild Cherry. If it really be a super! article, and there is much reason to think se, the prejudice in many cases just against Patent Medi- cines should not effect it; and the proprietors cf ‘ofthe trate will be the medicine bring before the public good. evi. | ®t0d. A full attendance 1s request. dence of its beneficial effect, om mes of our | 2819 2° E.M. WENIS, Chairman Com. most respectable and reliable citizens, who have ee Ce eonan LECTURES.—Prof. F. long. used the article. Jno Wells Simpson. Esq , A P Barnarp, President of the Univer of this village, to whom references was allowed | sity of Mississippi, wil! deliver a course of Lec- to be made in the advertisement of the Balaam, at | 'r°s on Lieht. First Locture Wednesdsy, January 16.—Qutline - Optical Disoovery, Characteristics of I Light. Second Lecture Friday, Janvary 18.— Theory of Light, the request of the proprietors, authorizes us to say that be has used the Balsam in his family for the last ten years, and has found it, from bis experi- ence, to be very valuable remedy for coughs and colds. A trial might satisfy many of its bene! eflects.—Lawrenceville Herald, May 13, 1860. arized Undulatory Physical Doctrine of Polariza ion. ‘Third Lecture Monday, January 2l.—Chromatics of Polarized Light. Fourth ture Wednesday, January 23 —Phssi- oal Theory of Double Refraction, and of Poiariza- tion by Double Refraction. Fifth Lecture Friday, January 25,—Ciroular, El- lptieal, and Rotary Polarization. These Leotures will be il'ustrated by numerous se oy pore and illustration». ‘The Lectures will commence at a quarter before 8 o'clock, when the red light on the tower wil! be extinguished and the doors closed. ja 15-T, W,F,M,W,F. THE UNION PRAYER MEETINGS _ will be holden every day this week, in the English Lutheran Church, corner of ith and streets, to commence at 4 0’clock, and to contirue one hour. ja? femme WEDDING AND ENGRAVERS mporters of fine WEDDING STATIONERY, WEDDING ENVELOPES, ; the mort heestitel styles. ‘ between Sth and 10th WASHINGTON, © Extinovisuine Fines sy Contract.—A pro- ition has been introduced into the Select incil of Philadelphia looking to the reformation of the Fire Department of that city, by a re-ar- ———— of the locations.of steam and hand engines, and by providing for the extinguish- ment of fires by contract. The Inquirer has been informed that “Fire Association, composed of a number of the most efficient fire companies, own- ing their a; , is willing to undertake the work of subduing fires, under proper police re- strictions, for the sum of sixty thousand dollars annum, and to give bonds in the sum of three undred thousand dollars. The present system costs the city upwards of one hundred thousand dollars, besides the incalculable loss of property by the reckless use of water and the lack of sub- ordination and discipline.” Faitvre of Craes W. Fieip.—The failure of Cyrus W. Field is said to be a bad one It issaid the estate will pay less than 25 cents on the dollar He has never recovered from the Atlantic-cable operation. Had that been a successful affair, he would have been one of the marked and success- fal men of New York that failed, and he has e down with it, says 2 correspondent of the journal. —_______. U7" The Louisville Democrat of the 3d sa there are no less than a hundred flat boats, loaded with produce. laid up along the shores of the river, awaiting an im, rovement in the market before they dispose of their produce. Many of the owners of t) boats do not expectan {m- Provement before spring. I7-A dead baby was lately delivered by a careless stage-driver to a butcher in Ware, ‘Mase, instead of a box of sausages. The butcher. & zarens tg ad oot the chila riends, w! ready weepingty deposited Sausages in the Catholic c te ca 26 Pa. Av,, au zim a YR HIRE—A young, active and E- FGiG Buy, fo Jeaeets active and wilting NE- the care of horses. Address Box 865, Songrere js .' Post Office, FOr PHILADELPHIA—The steamer &. Sey- suis biigstege tag ultve Pon day TO-MORROW, Berets H & DAVIDSON, Georgetown, oy! R SHELLS. sued ‘bee on hand at his old and well known shucking estanlishment, No. 281 C street, botween th and 11th streets, twelve or fifteen thousand bushels of Oyster Shells which he wiil sell on reasonable terms, T. M. HARVEY. _ja 21-3t FURS—FURS—F! ! I NOW Offer AR balance of my ure, of the best ico— The last census developes the cu styles, st about half their um it that inthe comparatively mew ate of One, | Meat BO which have been eld at Sr entire section once called the wheat region, from Capes at do. 0. us Steubenville to Tiffin, bas for several years failed Fice Mink sable Capes in the sams rt entirely in the production of its great staple, ow- | Which mast be sold, |, At the above ing to the exhaustion ofthe soil. ash, (jadist) W.F. sk Ynoun HE CHE ST 8’ ONERY & saw. at Neh ERD S. * Into tm A BARS CHANCE For o' Ks. Bl Books. and tatios i —- pees E: ats! Pik Ds. 0. selling out to reduce stock. I ‘St eH { Rk i, U7" There is a tree near William’s Col Massachusetts, so situated that it draws ae ment from three different States. trate the soil of New York, Vermont. Huse. —The ringleaders of the roes murdered Mr. Woodruff, near Seaboard, ‘Norte Carolina, and whose arrest by some negroes we have chronicled, was hung by the citizens of that plwee without ceremony. < e wn en ‘eos! Con FOR 9 FER POR ee Pea a einer see ] 32,240 Ibs, to aa hake Paovisions rox Tux GaRRison.—A - & large invoios of new tity of provisione was landed on Mandse idea: | and Seanst SILVER WARE. Cais for prose parle at Fortress Monroe. They camefrom ja 19 st H. SEMKEN, Jeweler. The recent heavy occasioned er exe! flood damage meoperty at Richmond. . aa » F The boys of Bangor, Me, have ‘ing the last few weeks, cme! w wgeeks, nearly 81,000 worth of {> The receipts of suger at Boston Inst were the ever comprising 30 bhds., 39,542 "is EDI Wage, Bo ker > ata pl Sr bie Modling got Md., Pi M Evi Jan. 19 —' Sovereign Con- vention of Georaia bas been in secret session all Gay, discussing the Ordinance of Secession hte. Hill introduced a substitute for the Ordi- nance, but it was lest agape, mone! voted for h he spo! the Ordinanee, all inst seces- st een lass, did so, declaring on be od of the jon. of te ordt: nance, saw no reason for its option, and would neither vote for it or sign it A motion to the agones of the Ordi- nance until the of March was lost by about thirty majority in favor of immediate secession. Among those voting against the Ordinance were the Hon. A. H. Stephens, and Hon. Herachel V. Johnson, the candidate for the Vice Presidency on the ticket with Mr. Douglas. A resolution was adopted immediately after the poeeke a Ordinance of (pope in favor of continuing the resent postal and revenue until ordered od seknensd Also, that all civil Ped- eral officers shall continue to exercise thelr va- rious functions. This resolution is intended to prevent any contiict with the General Govern- ment previous to the formation of the anticipated Southern Confederacy, and is equivalent to a mement of the operation of the Ordinance until that time. The Ordinance of Secession was ordered to be engrossed on parchment, to be signed on Monday at noon, when it is umed there will bea great popular demonstration on the part of those who favor the measure. The city of Milledgeville this evening presents fore. The ascene of rejoicing never equalled measure beg’ be very popular, and there is cannon firing, torchlight processions, sky-rockets, borfires, aud music in every direction. The lesd- ing men ia the secession movement are also ad- cog the crawds in various sections of the clty. The following is the ordinance adopted to-day by 2 vote of—ayes 208, nays 89 : An Ordinance to Dissolve the Union between the State of Georgia and th: other States united with her under a compact of Government enti- tled the Constitution of the United States: We the people of the State of Georgia, in Con- vention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby deciared and ordained. that the erdi- nance adopted by the people of the State of Georgia, in Convention, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy-rizbt, whereby the Consti- tution of the United States is assented to, ratified and adopted, and also all acts and parts of acts of General Assembly ratifying and xdopting the amendments to said Constitution, are hereby re- pealed, rescinded, and abrogated We do further deciare and ordain, that the Union now existing between the State of Georgia and other States, under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved, and that the State of Georgia is in the fall possession and exercise of all those rights of sovereignty which belong and appertain to a free and independent Foreign Irems.—The Asia, at New York. brings upwards of $1,500,000 in specie The Cork Examiner starts a rumor that the Prince of Wales is to be Lord Lieutenant of Ire- land, but it is not credited. It was reported that the British Government had sent a strong note to France against an exten- sion of the French occupation of Syr The ship Obie from New Orleans, bound to Liverpool, was aged condition cargo overboat It was reported that the correspondence between France and England relative to the French fleet before Gaeta was of an unsatisfactory character The state of affairs at Gaeta were unchanged. It was reported that negotiations were pending for the extension of an armistice Count Trapani is said to be heading 2 reaction- ary movemeut in Abruzzi, and the Prince Regent of Prussia has commenced b: ign as William V. He reiterated his principles and his policy the same as when he assumed the regency ‘Two Sardinian vessels with war materials had been seized by the Russians at Galatz The Bombay mail of Dec. 12th had reacbed Marseilles. The income tax troubles continue, and the import trade was suspended. U7 The Londo: the political crisis in America—in which It reite- rates it hope teat the Union may be maintained— points to the original cause ofcontention asstarted by the free soilers, viz: that slavery is a disgrace to the country; and it argues this doctrine is true and that cons=quently the “right” of the question, with all its advantages, belongs to the States of the North. U7 The Cincinnati Gazette says that Mr. L. Hommedieu, president of the Cincinnati, Hamil- ton and Dayton railroad, recently issued an order that all persons living on the line of the road. whenever they had a child born to them, sbould be entitled to a free ride to Cincinnati autd return. S enieieatereusbenssh-eseecpeeeeeee AMUSEMENTS. Eel ecsiaeeesetaieeniensginecione cee ieee eee WASHINGTON THEATER! Ac*ing Manager. es Stage ken on the 17th ult., in a dam- ving had to throw part of her anager. THIS EVENING, The Management has much pleasure in announc- ing the re. ranos of Tue Great 4menican Comesian, MR. JOSEPH JEFFERStN, as ASA TRENCHARD, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN; Ard DIGGORY, In the Faroe of the SPECTER BRIDEGROOM. Mr. Jefferson’s Engacement is for _SIX_NIGHTS ONLY. CONCERT. T_The request of the” Bon Ton” of Washiog- ton SIGNOk FRANCIA will give & GRAND COMPLIMENTARY VUCAL AND INSTRU MENTAL CONCERT, assisted by Mra. CB- CILT YOUNG. the Prima Donna, and Mr.J. B NAWSON, the eminent Basso, also a sestetto - the best musicians, at Wi1.LAR D GONCER CTA will play HALT, on THURSDAY, Januar several Solos on the Pisano, of his own composi- it dn the same occasion Sig. FRAD on, Pro‘essor FRANCIA gives thts Concert under the patronage of the following ladies and gentie- men: Ali the Dip'amatic Corps,Hon, W. W. Corcoran, ron Mra. John & idell on. Mrs. L. T. Wigfall, Mrs. Capt Magru Hon John R_ ‘Th On, Ho. Mrs. Henry Ledyard, Hon. Mrs. Jease Bright. Tickets oxn bs had at the Music Store of W. G. Metzrrott, and at Willerd’s Hotel, and at the door On the eveniig of the concert. Ticket office openat ha'f past 7. To commence ata o'clock. ja 19 5t PERSONAL. ADAME MORRICE, tHe Great AstkoLo- gine ann DoctRess, from Europe —This high- ly gifted a-d intelligent lady oan he consulted on the Past, Present and Futnre Events, Call at No, 221 Twentieth strect, between Mand N, Wash- ington ja 2 3t* t WANTS. Fe ee es WwW ANING eden stoond-hand 6% or 7 octave PIANO FORTE, for which cash will be aid. A Racon & Raven preferred. Address A. , Box 331 City Post Office, ja 21-st* ANTED—At Clark Mills’, three mies Washington, on the Bladexshurg road,a first- i SO0OK—one who understands genera house~ Wwork—for whose services $10 a month wil SS 3 19 bee Reference reyuired. NTED—A NURSE, one well experi ws taking care of an infant. None Peat suc! 8s can furnish the best recommendations need @p- pty, and to such, most libers] wages will App’ 309 F street north, between 1 1 is it from co a AN ELT ga to NI TU ‘all ki for which I wi: the Biches prices, ‘and, ae us vat Soskertat oe. tice. ys. vos, in Furniture, G eee ings pang Lary oeerioear ane cae bts thocack d no 17 Poet DY SPP E Nie te OR LOST AND FOUND. ST—Bet: the store of Mesars. Par- Lore Cotnet ponreconek ai LARS in city bank notes of § 4 A reward wil be given if the fiader will return KER F to M P. « same | essrs, &i oe co., Pe oat opposite Brown’s. GENERAL ORDERS—No. 2, Headquarters Dastri. itia, ir wee ‘trict of Col, Militia, H fashingtons Jane 1861. Fhe Slowey seneuseeats to command are hers- made, to take t this date: oral Oxouon & aout ts hear 1. EaD THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM De. M. SCHLOSSER. Author of several Works on Diseases of the Feet. NEGLECT OF THE FEET. DANGER OF CUTTING CORNS. Corns are too commonly regarded as mere ex- crescenses, and that little 1s necessary but to sorape Or out off the external surface; whercas, th> manner not to operation of grest cars and delioacy,that oan only without dsager be performed by one who has made that branch of surgery the object of atrention. ero of teeth, and the oure of diseasce in them, or in the gums. were, a few years ago con- sidered as legitimately withn the province of any one who was dubbed a surgeon, till experience taught thst that branoh of the healing art reqaired special application and study. Few, now, who have the means, think of employing any but & ree ular dentist to attend to diseases affecting the teeth. #o intimate are the relations of ail parte of the human frame with each other, that dis-ase in any particular pertion, affects the whole system; nor does distanoe from what may be called the center of tte system, diminish the intimacy of the rela tion; on the contrary, pains or disease of the ex- tremitios are perhaps more difficult of alleviation than in more central parts. At the present we find a large portion of the community, from the highest to the lowest, subject to severe sufferings from inattention of surgeons to the afflictions to whioh the feet are subject. They have generally been considered of ge trivia a nature as to be unworthy of serious inquiry, and have eonsequently been consigned to a o!ass of men whose sy preme ignorance has thrown ch: uron those who have both the wish and the power to alleviate pain and prolong life ‘There is no part of the human foot in which corns have not occasionally been found; both the most delicate and mort hardened portions of its integu mente have thus been ¢ flected. The first idea which naturally presents itself to those who are suffering from any kind of pain is “instantaneous relief,” and many are mostly willing to allow “Fons et ‘0 mali” to remain and again to booms the fruitful offspring ot pain, rather than to apply tosskillful operator, even though he oan perms. nently ersdioate the dangerous nuisance. On the other hand, the confidence of the public is so much abused by a class of self-eiucated and self-extol- ing practitioners, who pretend to have discovered infallible means to prevent diseeses such as we have described, thst innumerable difficulties eur round the subjaot. Specifics for #'1 the itle of life are discovered daily and hourly, especially in the department to which I have devoted my tims and attention. Plas- tors, lotions, &o, &c., sre brought before the shed world os possessing powers infaliibi According to their own sesortions they have never been known to fail; and what chance nas he who has devoted his whole life to inquiry, but to hon- eatly confess that the deviations of nsture surpass his expectations: that her ways are often insora- table, and all that he can do is to etndy, to learn, and ry to oure, without professing that every malady is subject to his superior skil. Most urgently do I recommend thoss who are af tlicted with Corns, however harmless they may ap- pear, however easily renoved, never to have re course to the kuife. The most appalling spasms, convulsions terrible to behold, and lock saw, attended on tre wounding a branch of 8 nerv common prn knife, as also hemorrhage, soarosiy to be arrested. I am not fond of giving osses, for Lam sorry to find that every empiric who practices Any branch of the medical profession, fsacies that the true avenue to employment is to narrate extra ordinary oases, whether true or not, becsuse he fancies that people will see something in what they read which may remind them of their own euffer- ing. I would refer to vast numbers of examples, which [ have encountered in this city, if I thought it necessary to mention it. I stronuousiy recommend those who sufter from Corns, never to have recourse to the knif>, to the razor, or even to the scissors, but to pisos them- selves, as t00n 88 possidie, under the management of some one who has long been skilied in their cure. Sufferers from Corns will find temporary relief from plunging the foot ina hot pedalariom, pour- ing in, from timeto time, hot water. The diseased part should be assiduously rubbed with a dry, rough towel. Inthe greater number of instances this process will be followed by the loosening of the callous substance; there will be neither psin nor unessiness left, althongh the corn will remsin, still reliefis obtained, without the danger which cutting may prodnos. It is impoesibiec to be com- pletely rid ofa Corn, unless extirpated by a skill- ful avd experienced operator. If I app ar some- what tedious in this matter, iff have been guilty of repetitions, { trust that I may be excused for an earnestness and an anxirty ona subject which I conceive of more importance, simost, than any rules I could lay down. It is a maxim { would have a startling taurcht to repent—it 16a sentsnoe which should be repeated in the ear of every suder- er from corns—itis a voice which should be echoed back on every eocasion—“‘do not use a knife.” 1/, after such & warning,t here shou'd be any suffici- ent y Venturesome to neglect it, ‘the danger ox th-1r own bead, but the repentaaoe will come too late. DR, M. A. SCHLOSSER, DR. M. SCHLOSSER WILL REMAIN A FEW DAYS LONGER In WASHINGTON, ADDITIONAL CON€LUSIVE EVIDENCE 7 or DR. SCHLOSSER’S INSTANTANEOUS AND PAINLESS PROCESS or EFFECTUALLY CURING ~ THE WORST CASES or BUNIONS, AND ALL DISEASES OF THE FEET. The following few testimonsis from persons well known in Washington are similar to the thousands in Dr. Schlosser’s possession. From Hon. R. Toombs, U. 8. 8, Dr. Schiosseahas this day taken out a great num- ber of Corns from my feet without any pain, and it seems to be effectual Jannary 12, 1860, R. TOOMBS. From I. 8. Hail, Esq. Dr. Schlosser has this upon ont ins protuiah Gemeeendeohon ae 1.8. BALL, From H. 8. Davis, Bsq. Dr. Schlosser has this day removed from my feey 12 Corns, which was done without entire satisfaction. I Sate n cheerfully Persons, and especially my friends who suffer with Corns, to call on the Doctor. ‘Washington, December 24, 1880, CONSULTING ROOMS, 257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, AUCTION SALES. . IRE & GU.. Auctioneers. ay i oent DRY Goons. MORN ET teat Tensery 21, 07m een ev elook we shail eel at tore No. near ner of th Solet alot of Clotbe, Gotineeres, Vestings, z &o. Enumers' te— ‘Cloths, colors, US Fronsh ‘and Baglan Caeiaeve Posie pot terns, and Silk Ve kets Fanoy -yavrty! ‘Lines for Lots Serine and Summer Cassimere = do, Under Ga te, Shirt Collars, ae. it Frame Mirror. ‘orme one ja i8 coeds sO MGUIRE S oon “Ausis. FOR SALE AND RENT. [Por other “Ror Sale and Rent” advertisements, see first page ) = ARR REN EVR SORES te we SS “ 4 WERRAY, at the Jewelry Store, 61 Punt is eee Arr Shoes ihehourscf Send6 p.m" ele Re RENT—The three-etory br! Ww aR te Lewis Jones. a given on the let any. om all'the: modera — yp ge} HENRY EGAN, 231 ceventh stor W- Bb AN, 503 E at... (next door.) (intel) 8 ae setts avenue and Fifteenth street. Kent $8 per month, For particulars i.quire on the premises, ja lta F° RENT.—The STORE and DWBLLING fo. S4 Bridge street, Georgetown D. krown as the old Confrotionbry stand. Possession fiven immediately, Apply to ARNY & BHINN. 8 OR RENT—Two frame core 9 joUsBs.. containing #14 rooms, situa! be . n Fifteenth street; pump of good “ i 4 the yard NISHE, MS FOR RENT, at 406 Mboct between tin and tinetee dose R RENT. First Ward—three ret ets War ‘Dopertemsto eal OF ata Da back room. or the former may answer jor 8 8 ; and Parlors and Chambers, separate, or suits of Rooms, forrs or unfurnished ; close tothe Avevue. luquire st this office, de S 2tawt! OR Nt—The fine BRICK HOUSE No, 00 West st.. Georgeto at present ooou- the ber. it has . with erupen. _ eee INT—A three story HOUBE, tu mpleto, on fl street, between ath ‘Aloo, 8 two-ttory brick COTTAGE. with lares Zest. ‘To pusdtan! sad reliable tenuate the terms east. c wil be moderate. Apply @ 446 Twelfth between G aad H. Fs RENT.—Toe HOUSE and STORE on Pennssivama avenue, let Ward, opposite the Seven Buildings, lately cocupi'd by Al A shoe estal.ishment, persons desirous to rent wil? jease wart < bext door, + wil v a R |.—That pleasant COTTAGE tes Re {2 NC ; my weer poo 9 i . Inrge ya -o ear, f on! . In Pritiioe Oiice Square, between North. Capitol And First ate.. wil Ue ronted for $16 per month to & punctual teca ices, by letter or in WM. STICKNEY. = ‘ae sf cot” FORREST ORL YEARS—The BO ocoupiad by Postmaster and very reo@iuly held by Mrs, Smith as a fi le sir: For further information spply to CHAS. ABERT. 2aq , or to the subsoriber THOMAS LAWSON, de4 eotf Surgeon Genrral U.S. Army. 3 A sew BRICK HOUSE, with z and oellar. having 8 rooms with jiev. « tusted on L street, near Thir- moderate to ood tenant. Inquire Goc-r, corner of Thirteenth and how micuteswetk (om the Troesurg Beligings, ressury Buildings, and one of the healthiest looa:ions in Washington. de 2i-imeo* OR pone Hoe FIRST FLOOR ofthe pusite the wost ty Hall reonatly ‘bocupied by Chas, 5, Wi Ae ico Lad ihe seme an forme apply to KIGHARD WALLA Lowisinns avenue. ne Lemienrhoveres, ee Fone oda’ sbiaek baudings on 12th at. Kink WOOD. 476 Two th ac ABRs See” B she Pa Ed's. wits sou inves ckuees to save your money. ja'9 im pyrortan Tt TO LADIES: I have just received a lot of Sable Mink MUFFS, made from skins cnurit this sea son, hf will sell at nearly haf usual & ie. Alero, -n hand, French Sable and Wat>r Mink MUPF®, pr om >» 82.5) to 23.50 HALF CAPES and VICTOR- INES of various kinda of Fur extremely ‘ow. A fow more Cii.drens! URSieft. Muifs %ocnte, Sland 21.25. Mis-es’ JOCKEY for S$2and $25) Terms cash BATS in Besver and Felt, than t. 8. H_STINEMETZ, Hist Store 236 Penn. avenue, jas between 12th snd 13th sts, GEST REDUCTION 'N PRICES! SELLING OFF—SELLING OFF! The who's of our larg Sir Robe: ae Reps. red oes, man ‘Kiso. 1s or 3) handsom maining i: cont less in want ofa examine our stook ja\6 2w &% NEW PAWN OFFICE. WY 5 wa D, Dealer pestis tks eee tir Cer. awe Ly 3 Teche ie cee eer eee bee ow tral G: how ere he sit he af all times Promptaces, eaces eae ee Prepared to wait oo his N, BS. ie" AT A GREAT Sack ON Cost, Store for Rent and Fixtures for Sale. All the Stock in 8. P, HOOVER’S STORE, Iron Hall,embrasi cPtatat Bema 20, ‘wants’ SHOES z a A ELING ie DO Saori fices on usual aot aye pu ° le to